Nikon AW1 Review

Photography Blog is out with a review of the new Nikon AW1, the world's first fully waterproof compact system camera.

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GoPro HERO3+ vs. HERO3 Comparision and Review

Rhino Camera Gear did some very thorough testing of the all new GoPro Hero3+ vs the GoPro HERO3 and the results were impressive.

Pentax Optio WG-3 Review

The $299 Pentax Optio WG-3 is a new shock, freeze, dust, water and crush proof compact camera. The Pentax WG3 offers 16 megapixels, a 3-inch LCD, a 4x zoom lens, Full HD movie recording and built-in LED macro lights.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-FT5 Review

The Lumix DMC-FT5 is Panasonic's new freeze, shock, water and dust proof camera. The FT5 also features built-in GPS, wi-fi and NFC functionality, a compass, altimeter and barometer, 4.6x zoom, 1920x1080 full-HD movie recording and a 16 megapixel sensor.

How does it stack up against its main rivals in the category?

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Best Underwater Compact Cameras for 2013

Backscatter has exhaustively searched and tested dozens of compact cameras to find the best match between portability, price, and the goals of an aspiring underwater photographer.

Here are their picks for 2013.

Olympus Tough TG-2 Review

While visually similar to its predecessor the TG-1, the TG-2 features improved ruggedness and close up capabilities as well as a water-repellent coating to the front element of the lens to reduce the possibility of water droplets ruining your pictures. One of the best features on both models is their ability to accept an accessory fisheye or teleconverter lens.

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I replaced my Pentax point and shoot in January with a TG-1, the 2 was not yet available, and have been really pleased with the results. The water repellent lens coating feature on the new model would have come in handy a couple of times however.